noun an inclination or preference that influences judgment; prejudice.The report showed a strong bias in favor of the factory owners.The decision reflected bias on the part of the judges. adjective folded or…

noun one regarded as the biological offspring of a given ancestor or ancestors.He was the descendant of kings. adjective descendent. See the full entry

intransitive verb 1. to lose strength or energy; weaken.With such good care, he should have been gaining strength, but instead he was languishing. 2. to suffer in a state of neglect or…

transitive verb 1. to turn to advantage or profit.The country is attempting to exploit its vast mineral wealth. 2. to use to one’s own advantage and to the disadvantage of the person…

transitive verb to firmly declare (something), or to state or maintain (something) as true.When questioned by the press, the superintendent affirmed his faith in the police department.The expert affirmed that the fingerprints…